Baby hippo fiona episode 2 the struggle cincinnati zoo duration. Sick guinea pigs may have decreased energy or may not respond to noises or touch. Gpadv is transmitted between guinea pigs in several ways. If you are worried about any aspect of your pets health, seek veterinary advice. The teeth of the guinea pig grow constantly throughout their lives, and being fed the right diet and given plenty of things to chew on is important to ensure that the length of. I hope not for you though, 3 is not particularly old so i hope your pig recovers, they are lovely animals.
Trichophyton mentagrophytes was found in 97% of cases. Are you sure that your piggy was breathing this was before she was dropped or just after. Guinea pigs do not get colds, this infection is much worse. Noisy breathing in cats symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment. Whether you purchase a baby guinea pig pup from your local pet store or have a female guinea pig at home that has recently given birth, you. Wheezing guinea guinea pigs cutiecavies guinea pig forum.
I know you have to expect that a cage is going to smell a bit but newspaper has chemicals in the ink. Does it sound wheezy like she has a chesty cough she needs to hack up. Guinea pigs cant breathe through their mouths, so any obstruction in the airways makes the breathing very noisy. Consolidation and crackles rales were noted on auscultation, with uniform.
An overview of a constant runny nose that produces a clear liquid and mucus in adults and toddlers, and that sometimes accompanied with cough and sneezing. The 2nd time i was more precautious and took my guinea right after she started showing symptoms, and she didnt make it long after the vet visit. We had him for about 6 months, he suddenly got sick with some kind of infection. Guinea pig has trouble breathing and lost a lot of weight. If you have any doubt whatsoever as to whether or not your guinea pig needs to be seen by a vet, then the answer is yes, you do need to see a vet, sometimes asap if the situation is an emergency.
Picked her up and she was limp and hardly breathing. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. A respiratory infection could also cause your guinea pig s conjunctiva, the inner part of your guinea pig s eyelids, to become red. For a healthy life, your guinea pig needs the following. Guineapig why is it making a rattling noise constantly. Guinea pigs are cute and wonderful animals to keep as pets. Breathing issues are not uncommon with guinea pigs. If your guinea pig has a respiratory infection, he may have trouble breathing. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Dec 07, 2017 i think he is either very frightened or very sick. Liz, andrew and your wife molly guinea pig guinea july 23, 2007.
Feb 11, 2010 my guinea pig is making a wheezing noise when he breaths,he answered by a verified pet specialist we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. And now every time she jumps off the bed she make a tiny. Clinical signs and pathological changes noted for these guinea pigs were. Please dont delay taking your guinea pig to the vets if you suspect a breathing problem. Guinea pigs are like any other living species whether twolegged or fourlegged. Any respiratory distress in a guinea pig should be treated by a vet.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Its not usually something to be concerned about, as its usually the result of dust many guinea pigs will sneeze when they receive hay but try to get the least dusty hay possible to try to prevent. This will sound very highpitched, but is unmistakably a sneeze. When caught early, most illnesses can be cured fairly easily with a course of antibiotics safe for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are very susceptible to many types of illness due to their fragile immune systems but they are especially susceptible to uris or upper respiratory infections. Sounds of troubled breathing include wheezing and clicking noises. Some signs that a guinea pig is sick are loss of appetite, weight loss, hunched posture, an abnormal walk or a limp, a belly that is unusually skinny or abnormally large, a change in the consistency of the hair coat, or difficulty breathing. Hi, i was playing with my 4 and a half months male kitten and suddenly i heard her bones cracking. The guinea pig is breathing it in, im breathing it in all night, and my dog is breathing it in. I took her to the vet and they did an xray and there was nothing in her lungs so she did not have a uri and they is eating normally jumping around and pllaying. A guinea pig of healthy weight should feel firm in the body and weigh about 2 pounds. My guinea pig is making a wheezing noise when he breaths,he answered by a verified pet specialist.
Find a guinea pigknowledgeable exotics vet soon after adopting a guinea pig so you know whom to. This question was asked in our ask a vet for free section. Place a bowl of steaming water next to the cage and replace from time to time to help ease the breathing. I think my guinea pig has a cold it wont be something to worry about just try to calm the guinea pig down with snuggling and kissing whenever they do something right. In this article, we will look at some of the most common guinea pig health problems in more detail. My pig is acting very lethargic all of the sudden and isnt. My guinea pig is making crackling sounds when she breathes my brother accidentally dropped my 1 year old guinea pig several hours ago from about 5 feet up and she landed on her feet and seemed to be a little shocked but otherwise good. I am not a veteranarian but i do have quite a bit of experience with guinea pigs. Sometimes respiratory infections in guinea pigs go untreated too long. She was sleeping so i zoomed in to catch the breathing.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Contaminated feces and urine may or may not play a role. This is a condition that can occur in as little as 36 hours in a guinea pig. Dec, 2017 any respiratory distress in a guinea pig should be treated by a vet. Crackling sound when breathing due to congestion rales nasal discharge. Small mammals also include a few animals that are not so. In the weeks preceding the onset of the clinical signs, a new guinea pig joined the household in 43% of cases. If your guinea pig has red, runny eyes and a sore nose, with wet snuffling but no laboured breathing, it may be an allergy. C til my guinea pig started making a squeaking noise when breathing. Jul 19, 2010 crackling sound when breathing due to congestion rales nasal discharge. Guinealynx is one of the most authoritative online communities related to the discussion of guinea pig care, nutrition, medical issues, and more. My guinea pig is making weird noises crackling when she breathes. Normal breathing in a guinea pig should be easy and quiet.
I have three guinea pigs, all around the same age who get along fine. Prompt, competent veterinary care is crucial to saving the life of a sick guinea pig. If he shares a cage with another guinea pig and they dont get along, or if he is being terrorized by another pet such as a cat, it may just be anxiety or fear. Oct 20, 2008 labored breathing, crackling sound from the lungs, eyes that are almost sealed shut, discharge from the eyes andor the nose, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing can all be symptomatic of an upper respiratory infection uri. Guinea pigs can get respiratory problems like allergies and respiratory infections. Once allowed to develop, it cannot be reversed and is fatal.
Physical exertion can cause a guinea pig to breathe fast. Crackling sound when breathing due to congestion rales. I have just added this page because i have been getting questions from you guinea pig lovers out in internet land. If she seems like she is quite distressed or if she is not eating or if the problem is continuing then you should take her to see a guinea pig vet. I was just wondering if guinea pigs get the snuffles. Stubborn respiratory infections in guinea pigs small pet select. An understanding of the cause of a runny nose but not sick and ways on how to stop a runny nose.
Jan 21, 20 i have newspaper in the bottem of the cage with the pungent kind of bedding over it. Information about clinical signs of dermatophytosis in any members of the household and confirmation of the diagnosis by a physician was provided by the owners. To add to the confusion, guinea pigs suffer from allergies as well as infections and sometimes the issue is an environmental one, not disease. Usually guinea pigs have crackly breathing when they have an upper respiratory infection. Once a week, use a mixture of 1 quart hot water and 1 ounce bleach to scrub the cage, then thoroughly rinse and dry it before replacing the lining. The teeth of the guinea pig grow constantly throughout their lives, and being fed the right diet and given plenty of things to chew on is important to ensure that the length of their teeth is kept in check. From our research sounds like an upper respiratory issue but we are lost. A sortable collection of all guinea pig pictures ever posted to our awardwinning sub reddit. Find a guinea pig knowledgeable exotics vet soon after adopting a guinea pig so you know whom to contact in an emergency. Your veterinarian can make an initial diagnosis of pneumonia from a physical examination of the guinea pig. Owner stated that the guinea pig s behavior had not changed during the preceding week. If the discharge is green or yellow, your guinea pig could have a bacterial respiratory infection. The infectious pathogenic agents that are normally associated with coughing or labored breathing in pigs. Guinea pigs produce a significant amount of feces, so you should clean the cage on a regular basis.
If your guinea pig has allergies, he may breathe more loudly, but probably wont have trouble breathing. Ive done some research and looks like other guinea pig owners use felt blankets for bedding. Many firsttime guinea pig owners are surprised when they learn just how easily their beloved cavie can become ill. A respiratory problem can cause your guinea pig s eyes and nose to produce discharge. A healthy guinea pig will be alert, have bright eyes and a shiny coat. If your little pig is breathing faster than usual, or beyond that range, consider whether hes engaged in a bit of exercise. Apr 22, 2011 usually guinea pigs have crackly breathing when they have an upper respiratory infection. Uriupper respiratory infection guinea pig crackly breathing. Jul 11, 20 guinea pig crackling sick noise stacy kovar. Unfortunately, minor respiratory problems, like a cough or sneeze, can make a guinea pig extremely sick within. Respiratory problems, such as colds and pneumonia, are common in guinea pigs.
Ever wondered what your guinea pig is trying to tell you. Clinical and pathologic changes in a guinea pig aerosol challenge. Guinea pigs and kids, cavies and children cavy spirit. Guinea pig upper respiratory infections second opinion doctor.
My guinea pig is breathing very fast and making a popping noise. Guinea pigs can sometimes expel air from their nose and sneeze as we do. Mar 24, 2020 how to treat respiratory problems in guinea pigs. Sometimes, though, a guinea pig will have a bloated belly for other reasons, such as worms or, rarely, a tumor. He started breathing really heavy and fast all the time. Childrens benedryl is sometimes given for confirmed environmental allergies. Apr 20, 2011 my guinea pig has always had nose discharge since i got her a year ago. Runny nose is the excess discharge produced by the nasal and its adjacent tissues and the. Guinea pig crackly breathing, coming from nose ok, so 2 weeks ago my guinea pig was having some crackly breathing problems but when i fed her a sweet pepper it went away. More often than not, their story ends in some sad tale of how poorly the guinea pig was kept or some tragic end that it met. Health problems in guinea pigs vca animal hospital. Aug 06, 2010 my guinea pig is making strange noises, help.
Mar 25, 2018 my guinea pig is making weird noises crackling when she breathes. If it were my guinea pig i would also eliminate any kind of respiratory irritants. Cavy savvy guinea pig community via tiny paws small animal rescue. I figured if one person has a question others probably have similar questions. Labored breathing, crackling sound from the lungs, eyes that are almost sealed shut, discharge from the eyes andor the nose, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing can all be symptomatic of an upper respiratory infection uri.
My guinea pig is making weird noises crackling when she. It is a bacterial infection that is almost always fatal to your guinea pig if not treated by an exotics vet. Its not usually something to be concerned about, as its usually the result of dust many guinea pigs will sneeze when they receive hay but try to get the least dusty hay possible to try to prevent respiratory tract infections. Gpadv is transmitted between guinea pigs in several ways, including direct contact with an infected guinea pig that is sneezing or coughing. This page was created to help you troubleshoot regarding why your pig may have a cough. Its a breathing noise, not a squeaking noise, should have clarified that. Talk to any adult about guinea pigs and frequently youll hear the story about how they had guinea pigs as kids. I agree this sounds similar to how my guinea pig went towards the end, he had a virus and we had to have him put down. Check your guinea pigs breathing, it should be quiet and not be laboured. I have newspaper in the bottem of the cage with the pungent kind of bedding over it. Jul 22, 2010 you will need to give a thorough history of your guinea pig s health, onset of symptoms, and possible incidents that might have led to this condition, such as recent illnesses of other guinea pigs in the home, or recent sexual contact. Histopathologic evaluation of the lungs of animals infected with a high dose showed. Ive tried to give her water to see if she was dehydrated. What you need to know if you have decided to keep a guinea pig.
My piggie used to do this allllll the time and it turned out she was reacting very badly to the dustiness of her wood shavings and also the damp that was in my old house in the room my two piggies lived in. A bit of knowledge of what to do in a choking situation gives you a greater chance of saving your piggystanding by in horror will not help, you must do something. How to diagnose respiratory problems in guinea pigs. The onset of pneumonia can develop quickly, and be fatal in as little as 24 hours. Fast or labored breathing can be a signal your guinea pig has an upper respiratory infection, a common ailment among guinea pigs. Once a day, dump and replace the cages bedding, so that waste doesnt accumulate. Sylas was born in february and is the oldest of the three, he is also the least tame and doesnt enjoy being picked up, and wont eat from my hand like the other two. Kids and guinea pigs have been synonymous for years and years. Mar 18, 2012 hi my guinea pig is breathing very heavy that her mouth is opening when she breathes in. A guinea pigs breathing rate is much higher, ranging between 40 and 150 breaths per minute, with an average of 80 breaths per minute. If you hear a clicking sound or any changes with their breathing, it could be a respiratory problem. About a month ago, i took her to the vet because she made these weird cough noises and movements like she was coughing up a furball. Routine health care of guinea pigs all other pets merck. That worked with my guinea pig carmel and he is all better and is eating and drinking fine and is licking more often now.
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